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Farmers in Ahmednagar halt onion auction to protest 40 per cent export duty
Updated On: 20 August, 2023 02:27 PM IST | Ahmednagar | mid-day online correspondent
Farmers in Maharashtra`s Ahmednagar district took a stand on Sunday by suspending the auction of onions
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Farmers in Maharashtra`s Ahmednagar district took a stand on Sunday by suspending the auction of onions. This protest was in response to the recent decision by the Central government to impose a 40 percent duty on the export of onions, a staple in kitchens. The halt in the auction was observed in the Rahuri tehsil`s wholesale market.
The Central government`s move, implemented on Saturday, introduced the 40 percent duty on onion exports until December 31, 2023. This decision aimed to boost the availability of onions in the domestic market, especially in light of indications of rising prices.
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